Introducing JoBranko Gibson Les Paul Custom Select: A Signature From Malaysia’s Finest Guitar Player

After 14 months of anticipation, planning, wood-picking, and Custom Shop craftsmanship in Nashville, the wait is officially over. The JoBranko Gibson Les Paul Custom Select Series has finally landed—and it’s every bit the guitar Malaysian players have been waiting for.

This is not just a new Gibson Custom Shop release. It’s a celebration of tone, legacy, and a guitarist whose sound has defined generations of Malaysian rock.

For decades, JoBranko—also known as Joe Wings—has been synonymous with thick, powerful Les Paul tones. While styles evolved and trends shifted, one thing stayed constant: his commitment to the Gibson Les Paul Custom. Since 1992, his iconic left-handed “Black Beauty” has been the backbone of his sound on stage and in the studio, shaping the way Malaysian audiences understand rock guitar tone.

That lifelong relationship with the Les Paul is exactly what gave birth to this series.

When JoBranko became Malaysia’s first Gibson Guitar Avenue ambassador, the mission was clear—create a Custom Shop Les Paul that truly represents his tone, feel, and personality. Not a flashy reinvention, but a refined evolution of the guitars he has trusted his entire career.

Every detail was personally selected. Handpicked 7A Quilted Maple and High Grade Flame Maple tops were chosen for both visual impact and tonal response. The colour lineup is bold, diverse, and unapologetically premium: Cobra Burst, Cobra, Denim Blue, Ocean Blue, Dirty Lemon Fade, Bengal Burst, and Faded Trans Black Burst. Each finish brings its own attitude, yet all remain unmistakably Les Paul Custom.

Under the hood, this guitar stays true to classic Gibson values. A one-piece medium-weight mahogany body with no weight relief delivers the solid punch and sustain Les Pauls are famous for. Finished in gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, with TV White back and body rims, it balances Custom Shop elegance with stage-ready presence.

The neck is built for players. Solid mahogany, Dark Indian Rosewood fingerboard, Mother of Pearl block inlays, and Gibson’s V3 Slim Taper profile ensure comfort without sacrificing authority. The Black Stinger neck back with white serial adds a final Custom Shop touch that collectors will instantly appreciate.

Electronics are exactly what fans expect from a JoBranko Les Paul. A 490R humbucker in the neck provides warmth and clarity, while the 498T at the bridge delivers bite, sustain, and punch—wired through a hand-wired harness with classic 2-volume, 2-tone controls and a 3-way toggle. No gimmicks. Just proven, powerful tone.

Hardware choices complete the package: Historic Non-Wire ABR-1 bridge, lightweight tailpiece, nickel waffleback tuners, black speed knobs, Les Paul Custom 5-ply black pickguard, and Dunlop strap locks—everything chosen for reliability, feel, and long-term performance.

After more than a year since JoBranko’s Nashville visit, these guitars have finally arrived in Malaysia—and they’re available exclusively at Gibson Guitar Avenue by Music Bliss, located at The Starhill, Bukit Bintang.

The JoBranko Gibson Les Paul Custom Select Series is not just a signature model. It’s a Custom Shop statement built from decades of tone, refined by one of Malaysia’s most respected guitarists, and created for players who know exactly what a great Les Paul should feel and sound like.

The wait is over.

This is JoBranko’s Les Paul—now yours to experience. Call or WhatsApp 010-218 9421 or visit gibsonguitaravenue.com.my for more info!